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General

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Series

Apple TV1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Official Apple TV identification lists the first-generation 2017 Apple TV 4K within the Apple TV family.

SHIELD TV1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026The page and the press release name the line SHIELD TV, next to SHIELD TV Pro.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A1842, MQD22, MP7P21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026First-generation Apple TV 4K section explicitly identifies A1842 and 32 GB or 64 GB capacities. Maker environmental report lists model prefixes MQD22 and MP7P2. No regional suffix is guessed.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/appletv/Apple_TV_4K_PER_sept2017.pdfRead 7 October 2026Report page 1 lists Models MQD22, MP7P2. Footnote 1 identifies the US reference MQD22. Actual hardware generation remains A1842.

P34304Regulatory filingnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/SHIELD/support/shield-tv/shield-tv-p3430-ce-doc.pdfRead 10 October 2026EU declaration of conformity names product type SHIELD Android TV Game Console, model P3430, with accessories Shield Remote and Power cord. The support guide links the same model to FCC ID VOB-P3430.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 September 20173Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Original US announcement is dated September 12, 2017. Canadian regional release has a different date and is not substituted.

28 October 20193Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 10 October 2026Press release dated October 28, 2019 unveils the new SHIELD TV and SHIELD TV Pro.

Status

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4k-5th-generation-2017-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A1842 technical specification table marks Discontinued Date April 20, 2021. Its definition includes replacement by a subsequent system or end of production. Public web source text was readable. This is product lifecycle status, not a claim that remaining retailer stock or software ceased on that date.

Discontinued11Press articletechradar.com/televisions/streaming-devices/the-nvidia-shield-has-been-discontinued-at-last-but-the-shield-pro-lives-on-only-with-a-50-percent-price-hike-due-to-the-memory-crisisRead 10 October 2026Article of October 2, 2026 says the standard Nvidia Shield TV has been officially discontinued and only the Pro remains on sale.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple TV 4K (2021)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Official generation numbering identifies 2017 A1842 as first generation and 2021 A2169 as second generation. No sibling configuration is treated as successor.5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Maker calls the A12-powered 2021 box the next generation of Apple TV 4K. Official identification names the 2017 model first generation and the 2021 model second generation. Referenced product exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1793Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability explicitly states $179 (US) for 32 GB and $199 (US) for 64 GB. Base price is the canonical 32 GB US launch MSRP excluding tax. Variant rows retain both original prices.32Maker product pageapple.com/shop/help/paymentsRead 7 October 2026Apple US payment/pricing policy separately calculates state/local sales tax at checkout for shipping or pickup address. This corroborates pre-tax US launch-price treatment. The exact 2017 amount comes only from original producer release, not current policy pricing.

$1493Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 10 October 2026Pricing and Availability: SHIELD TV starts at $149 with remote. US price before tax. Later price changes are not used.8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/nvidia-shield-tv-2019-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the SHIELD TV is $149 and came out on October 28, 2019.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1996Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Preise und Verfuegbarkeit explicitly states 199 Euro including VAT for 32 GB and 219 Euro including VAT for 64 GB, through the German Apple store. Base price is 32 GB.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Original US release identifies US prices, Apple retail and the September launch. Only directly proved US and German markets are listed.6Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Maker release explicitly offers both capacities through apple.com/de and German retail channels.

US, CA, EU3Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 10 October 2026Pricing and Availability: ships in the US, Canada and select European countries. The EU entry does not claim every member state.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026First-generation A1842 identity section explicitly lists Color: Black.

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Form factoriA stick plugs straight into the HDMI port. A dongle hangs from its own short fixed HDMI lead. A box stands on its own and connects by a separate cable.

Box10Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026First impressions explicitly identifies Apple TV as a small always-on box. Exact first-generation enclosure is examined.

Box1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Weight & Size: a 4 cm by 16.5 cm tube that connects to the TV with a cable. Tom's Guide calls it a cylinder rather than a box or dongle. Box is the nearest option because it does not plug into the HDMI port. The schema has no tube option.

Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest published video output resolution. Decoder capability and app streaming quality do not establish the output resolution.

3840 × 2160px7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026First-generation product page supports 4K/2160p video and UHD TVs over HDMI. Maker format article defines its 4K resolution as 3840 x 2160.11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article explicitly defines 4K video as 3840 x 2160. Review also tests that exact frame size.

3840 × 2160px2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 12: 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160p) content with HDR10 or Dolby Vision. Needs a 4K display with HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2.

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output refresh rate. Resolution, HDR and connection conditions belong in the source note. This is not a television panel refresh rate.

60Hz10Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Picture quality section tests 4K SDR 60 Hz and 4K Dolby Vision 60 Hz output modes, with compatible LG 2017 OLED hardware. This is output refresh rate, not proof of decoding a native 60 fps HDR stream.

60Hz2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 13: Dolby Vision at 4K resolution with a 60 Hz refresh rate. This is the highest rate published in the exact-device documents. Lower rates exist for other display modes.

Video output modesiPublished video output combinations. A row records support, not a proved maximum at every lower resolution. Keep HDR, chroma and bit depth conditions in source notes.

AApple TV 4K (2017)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)	HDR format
3840	2160	60	SDR
3840	2160	60	HDR10
3840	2160	60	Dolby Vision

Source10Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Picture quality tests 4K SDR 60 Hz, HDR10 60 Hz selection and Dolby Vision 60 Hz output on compatible 2017 LG OLEDs. AVForums independently describes the same three 60 Hz output formats. Bit depth and chroma are not borrowed from compressed input files. Output rate is distinct from HDR decoding rate.11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker defines 4K frame dimensions as 3840 x 2160. No lower-resolution maximum is inferred.12Reviewavforums.com/reviews/apple-tv-4k-hdr-media-player-streamer-review.13954Read 7 October 2026Setup and Operation explicitly names 4K Dolby Vision 60 Hz and 4K HDR10 60 Hz output, with display compatibility conditions. SDR is independently tested by FlatpanelsHD. Public web reader was accessible despite direct HTTP 403.

BNVIDIA SHIELD TV (2019)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)	HDR format
3840	2160	60	Dolby Vision

Source2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 13 names 4K Dolby Vision output at 60 Hz. Bit depth and chroma are not stated. It is a published combination, not a lower-resolution maximum table.

HDR formats

HDR10, Dolby Vision7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly names Dolby Vision and HDR10. No HDR10+ or HLG claim is inherited from later hardware.

HDR10, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Video Features row: Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10. HDR10+ and HLG are not listed.

Dolby Vision profilesiPublished supported Dolby Vision profiles and levels. Streaming support does not prove local-file support.

57Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly identifies Dolby Vision Profile 5. No local-file support for other profiles is inferred.

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HDMI versioniPublished HDMI output revision. A revision does not establish every optional HDMI feature.

2.0a7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly states HDMI 2.0a. Later review comparison 2.0b wording does not override the exact current maker specification.

2.0b1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Interfaces row: HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2 and CEC support.

HDCP version

2.212Reviewavforums.com/reviews/apple-tv-4k-hdr-media-player-streamer-review.13954Read 7 October 2026Connections and Control explicitly identifies first-generation HDMI output supporting HDCP 2.2. This is a device support claim, not a downstream TV requirement. Public web reader exposed the exact 2017 review.

2.21Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Interfaces row: HDCP 2.2.

HDMI-CEC

Yes10Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026First impressions describes automatic TV power on, sleep power off and HDMI input switching using a compatible television and HDMI controls.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/apple-tv-4k-remote-control-receiver-atvbbe2477c9/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026tvOS 26 receiver control chapter explicitly supports HDMI-CEC for TV/receiver control. Legacy review independently demonstrates automatic TV power and input switching via HDMI-CEC.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Interfaces row: CEC support.

Automatic frame rate matchingiCan switch the video output rate to match content. App, operating system and playback restrictions belong in the source note.

Yes10Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026December 2017 update explicitly identifies tvOS 11.2 as adding automatic frame-rate matching on original hardware.14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 7 October 2026Current maker matching article supports Apple TV 4K output matching. Original review December 5, 2017 update explicitly identifies tvOS 11.2 enabling native frame-rate matching. Compatible apps and display apply. This was not in launch tvOS 11.0.

Yes2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 22: PLEX and KODI support automatic refresh rate matching. The system Match frame rate (beta) switch has to be started for each video and is not universal.

Dynamic range matchingiCan switch the output dynamic range to match SDR or HDR content. App and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Yes10Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026December 2017 update explicitly identifies tvOS 11.2 as adding SDR/HDR10/Dolby Vision range matching.14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 7 October 2026Current maker matching article supports Apple TV 4K original-content dynamic range. Original review documents tvOS 11.2 adding SDR/HDR10/Dolby Vision matching in December 2017. Not a launch feature.

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UpscalingiNamed video upscaling modes. Record source resolution and output restrictions in source notes.

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Basic, Enhanced, AI-Enhanced1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Video Features row: AI-enhanced upscaling for up to 4K 30 FPS. The Pro row says 60 FPS, so that limit is not used here. The mode names come from the user guide.2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 7 names Basic, Enhanced and AI-Enhanced upscaling. AI upscaling is not used for content below 480p, above 30 Hz or in RGB.

Video decoding

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Video codecsiExplicitly supported video decoding formats. Use names such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 and VP9. Chip capabilities alone do not prove device playback support.

H.264, HEVC, MPEG-47Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Exact maker Video Formats lists H.264, HEVC and MPEG-4. Later software decoders in specific apps do not become a hardware codec claim.

HEVC, VP8, VP9, H.264, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, H.263, MJPEG, MPEG-4, WMV9, VC-1, Xvid, DivX1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Video Features rows list H.265/HEVC, VP8, VP9, H.264, MPEG1/2, H.263, MJPEG, MPEG4 and WMV9/VC1, and the Format/Container line names Xvid and DivX. Chip capability alone is not claimed.

Video decode limitsiPublished supported decoding limits. Profiles, levels and playback route matter. Output resolution and service support are separate.

AApple TV 4K (2017)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
H.264	Not available	Not available	3840	2160	60
HEVC	Main	Not available	3840	2160	60
HEVC	Main 10	Not available	3840	2160	Not available
H.264	Baseline	3.0	Not available	Not available	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple	Not available	640	480	30

Source7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Video Formats: H.264/HEVC SDR up to 2160p60, Main/Main 10. The shown H.264 and HEVC Main 60 fps limits are explicitly SDR-scoped. HEVC Main 10 rate stays unset because the existing table cannot distinguish its SDR60 claim from an unproved HDR limit. Current maker Dolby Vision/HDR10 row states 2160p without a rate. H.264 Baseline level 3.0 or lower has no stated resolution/rate. MPEG-4 Simple is 640 x 480 at 30 fps. No profile name is overloaded and no HDR rate is inferred.11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker defines 4K as 3840 x 2160, qualifying the published 2160p rows. Dynamic-range-specific limits remain a schema gap.

BNVIDIA SHIELD TV (2019)

Codec	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
HEVC	3840	2160	60
VP8	3840	2160	60
VP9	3840	2160	60
H.264	3840	2160	60
MPEG-1	3840	2160	60
MPEG-2	3840	2160	60
H.263	1920	1080	60
MJPEG	1920	1080	60
MPEG-4	1920	1080	60
WMV9	1920	1080	60
VC-1	1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Video Features rows: up to 4K HDR playback at 60 FPS for H.265/HEVC. Up to 4K at 60 FPS for VP8, VP9, H.264 and MPEG1/2. Up to 1080p at 60 FPS for H.263, MJPEG, MPEG4 and WMV9/VC1. Profile, level and bit depth are not published.

Video containersiExplicitly supported local playback containers. App requirements belong in the source note.

M4V, MP4, MOV7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly lists .m4v, .mp4 and .mov for H.264 Baseline and MPEG-4 Simple. Arbitrary codecs in those containers are not implied.

ASF, AVI, MKV, MOV, M2TS, MPEG-TS, MP4, WebM1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Video Features Format/Container line: ASF, AVI, MKV, MOV, M2TS, MPEG-TS, MP4 and WebM. Xvid and DivX are listed as codecs, not containers. Application and codec limits still apply.

DRM systemsiNamed supported DRM systems and security levels. DRM certification does not prove a particular service streams at 4K.

FairPlay Streaming15Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2454/_index.htmlRead 7 October 2026Official FairPlay Streaming technical note identifies Apple TV as a supported encrypted-video client. No security level is inferred.

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Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished supported audio formats. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are qualified in source notes.

HE-AAC v1, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Current first-generation Audio Formats explicitly lists these formats, including later Dolby Atmos support. Original 2017 reviews describe Atmos as absent then. This is current supported software, not a launch promise. Format decoding does not establish unchanged passthrough.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WAVE, AMR, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, PCM, WMA, WMA-Pro, WMA-Lossless, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Audio support row lists AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WAVE, AMR, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, PCM, WMA, WMA-Pro, WMA-Lossless, Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-X and DTS-HD. The row writes Digital Plus without Dolby, so it is stored as Dolby Digital Plus. Dolby Digital comes from the Dolby Audio line.

Audio passthrough formatsiCompressed formats explicitly passed to external audio equipment without decoding. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish TrueHD passthrough.

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Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Audio support row marks Dolby TrueHD, DTS-X and DTS-HD as pass-through. The Audio section also says DTS-X is passed through over HDMI.

Dolby AtmosiExplicit device support for Dolby Atmos. Codec, service, app and output requirements belong in the source note.

Yes7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Current first-generation Audio Formats explicitly includes Dolby Atmos. This arrived through later software and requires compatible content and downstream equipment.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Audio section: Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos). Atmos needs compatible apps and equipment.

Audio channel configurationsiPublished output configurations, such as 2.0, 5.1 or 7.1. Keep PCM and compressed audio routes separate in source notes. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish a channel configuration.

2.0, 5.116Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/change-audio-settings-atvba773c3c9/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Version-pinned tvOS 26 manual explicitly sends uncompressed two-channel PCM in Stereo Only and re-encodes compressed Dolby Digital 5.1 in that output mode. Input-format 7.1 names alone are not used to infer a 7.1 output limit.

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Max audio sample rateiHighest published audio output sample rate. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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192kHz1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Audio section: high-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz over HDMI. The Pro-only USB line is not used.

Max audio bit depthiHighest published audio output bit depth. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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24bits1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Audio section: high-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz over HDMI.

Bluetooth audio output

Yes17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/connect-bluetooth-devices-atvbbf148994/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Version-pinned tvOS 26 manual explicitly lists headphones as Bluetooth accessories for supported Apple TV 4K models, including first generation. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

Yes6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2 notes restore Bluetooth LDAC support for supported headphones. The page covers the SHIELD TV family and is not written per model.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for audio sent to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

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LDAC6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026Same note. No other Bluetooth codec is claimed.

Processor and memory

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System on chip

Apple A10X Fusion7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Processor section explicitly names A10X Fusion with 64-bit architecture. No iPad clock or core configuration is borrowed.18Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4K+Teardown/97511Read 7 October 2026Teardown step 6 identifies Apple APL1071/343S00198 A10X Fusion processor on exact first-generation hardware.

NVIDIA Tegra X1+1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Processor row: NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor with a 256-core NVIDIA GPU and 2 GB RAM.

CPU

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CPU cores

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Max CPU clockiHighest explicitly published processor clock for this device. Generic chipset limits are not device evidence.

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GPU

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NVIDIA 256-core GPU1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Processor row: 256-core NVIDIA GPU.

RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

3GB18Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4K+Teardown/97511Read 7 October 2026Teardown step 6 explicitly identifies SK Hynix 2 GB and 1 GB LPDDR4 packages for a stated total of 3 GB. Exact reference unit has 32 GB flash. No capacity is calculated from an unlabelled package.19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Generation comparison table, Apple TV 4K (2017) column, explicitly states 3 GB RAM for the 32/64 GB model family.

2GB1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Processor row: 2 GB RAM. The Pro has 3 GB and is not used.

RAM type

LPDDR418Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4K+Teardown/97511Read 7 October 2026Step 6 explicitly names both memory packages as LPDDR4. Later generation comparison independently names first-generation RAM LPDDR4, not LPDDR4X.19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Hardware table first-generation 2017 column explicitly identifies LPDDR4. Later A12 and A15 subtype labels are not inherited.

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StorageiMarketed built-in storage capacity in decimal GB. Free space after the operating system is separate.

32, 64GB7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Capacity section explicitly lists 32 GB and 64 GB. Decimal marketed GB, actual formatted capacity less. Variant rows identify capacities and their original maker launch prices.

8GB1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Storage row: 8GB, with a note that a portion is occupied by system software. This is marketed capacity, not free space.

Storage type

NVMe SSD19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Hardware generation table Storage type row explicitly lists NVMe SSD for Apple TV 4K (2017). Teardown identifies NAND flash medium on its 32 GB unit, which does not establish a conflicting interface claim.

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Expandable storageiCan use added removable or external storage to store installed apps or play media directly. Copying files through a USB data connection alone does not qualify. The source note states whether apps, media or both are supported and names the connection and limitations. Storage must be attached to the streaming device. Cloud and network streaming do not qualify.

No7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces image and list identify only HDMI, Ethernet and mains connection, with no data USB or card slot. No network stream is treated as attached storage expansion.20Reviewtomsguide.com/us/apple-tv-4k,review-4693.htmlRead 7 October 2026Design/ports section explicitly says a media server can supply personal files but a thumb drive cannot be plugged in for playback. Maker and teardown complete connector list has only mains, HDMI and Ethernet. Under attached-storage definition, network NAS streaming does not qualify. No added local app/media capacity is supported.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Storage row: expandable via microSD. Interfaces row lists a microSD card slot. The support guide says apps need the card to be formatted as device storage.

Storage expansion methodsiPublished methods for adding app or media storage. USB support alone does not prove app installation on external storage.

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microSD removable media storage, microSD adopted device storage for apps2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 20: a microSD card is read as removable storage and apps cannot be installed on it. Formatting it as device storage lets apps install there. Network storage is separate and is not expansion.9Reviewtomsguide.com/face-off/nvidia-shield-tv-vs-nvidia-shield-tv-proRead 10 October 2026Face-off of November 29, 2019: the standard SHIELD TV expands storage with a microSD card slot. The Pro uses USB.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 57Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces states 802.11ac Wi-Fi. This is Wi-Fi 5, not later-generation Wi-Fi 6.

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Wireless row: 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly states simultaneous dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Wireless row: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi MIMOiWritten as 2x2 MIMO when the maker gives the stream count, or MIMO when it does not. 2T2R counts as 2x2. MU-MIMO support alone does not show more than one stream, so it is not stored. Band wording goes in the source note.

MIMO7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly states MIMO without an antenna/stream count. No unproved 2x2 count is added.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Wireless row: 2x2 MIMO.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of a built-in Ethernet port. An optional USB Ethernet adapter does not count.

1,000Mbps7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly states Gigabit Ethernet. Rated link speed is 1000 Mbps, not measured throughput.

1,000Mbps1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Interfaces row: Gigabit Ethernet. This is the rated port speed.

Optional Ethernet adapter supportiExplicit support for an external Ethernet adapter. Required adapter and connection belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth versioniPublished device Bluetooth version. The remote can use a different Bluetooth version.

5.07Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Device Ports and Interfaces explicitly lists Bluetooth 5.0. Supplied first-generation remote instead lists Bluetooth 4.0, kept distinct in its source note.

5.01Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Wireless row: Bluetooth 5.0 + LE.

PortsiPhysical device connectors, including a fixed HDMI plug and power-only USB. Excludes connectors on the remote and optional adapters. Count identical connectors in each row.

AApple TV 4K (2017)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	2.0a	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Network	1
AC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Exact Ports and Interfaces image and list identify one HDMI, one Ethernet and one mains input. Remote Lightning is not a device port. Later-model ARC/eARC is not inherited.

BNVIDIA SHIELD TV (2019)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	2.0b	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Gigabit network	1
microSD	1	Not available	Removable or adopted storage	Not available
AC power	1	Not available	Power input for the built-in power supply	Not available

Source2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1 shows Ethernet, power in, remote locator, HDMI and microSD slot. The spec page gives the speed and version. Tom's Guide places the power and Ethernet ports on one end and the microSD slot and HDMI on the other. The remote locator is a button, not a connector.

Smart home

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Thread border router

No19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Home hub section explicitly says Apple TV 4K (2017) supports Matter over Wi-Fi/LAN but not Thread. This is the original first-generation hardware, not 2021 or Ethernet third generation.

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Matter controlleriCan commission and control Matter accessories. Acting as a Matter accessory alone does not qualify.

Yes19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Home hub section explicitly states Apple TV 4K (2017) supports Matter over Wi-Fi/LAN. Current Apple Home setup and supported later tvOS are required. Thread accessories require a separate Thread border router.21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 7 October 2026Current maker Home hub and Matter article explains Apple TV home-hub setup and adding Matter accessories. Thread-enabled accessories need a compatible Thread hub/router, which this first-generation box does not contain.

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Smart home platforms

Apple Home, Matter19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Home hub section explicitly names the 2017 hardware as supporting Matter over Wi-Fi/LAN. Original maker launch separately identifies HomeKit home-hub functions.21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 7 October 2026Current maker article identifies Apple TV as an Apple Home hub with Matter accessories. The exact 2017 model has later Wi-Fi/LAN Matter support through tvOS, not a 2017 launch Matter promise.

Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Control41Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Voice Assistants row names Google Home and Amazon Echo compatibility. Control4 comes from the release notes. Samsung SmartThings hub use is a Pro feature and is not claimed.6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2.2 notes add Control4 home automation support. A Control4 installer must set it up.

Remote control

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Remote model

Siri Remote (1st generation)22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/103233Read 7 October 2026Official remote identification says first-generation Siri Remote ships with Apple TV 4K first generation. Original 2017 supplied revision has a white ring around Menu. Later second/third-generation replacements are excluded.

SHIELD Remote (P3700)5Regulatory filingnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/SHIELD/support/shield-tv/shield-remote-p3700-eu-doc.pdfRead 10 October 2026EUT Certification Summary: SHIELD Remote, model P3700. The user guide links this declaration for the supplied remote.

Remote connectioniEvery wireless link the included remote uses, to the device or to other equipment. An infrared transmitter that controls the TV counts as infrared.

Bluetooth, Infrared7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Supplied Siri Remote Features explicitly lists Bluetooth 4.0 and IR transmitter. Bluetooth is the device link, IR is used for other equipment. Device Bluetooth 5.0 is separate.

Bluetooth, Infrared1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: Bluetooth connectivity and an IR blaster.

Remote microphone

Yes7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Maker remote image is explicitly labelled Dual microphones for Siri. This proves microphone presence on original supplied remote, not a microphone on the box.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: microphone for voice search and commands.

Remote voice assistantsiVoice assistants usable from the supplied remote. Region, language, app and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Original announcement describes Siri discovery and voice interaction on Apple TV. Remote microphone capability is independently labelled by the maker. Supported country and language are required.

Google Assistant1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: microphone for voice search. The Google Assistant answers it.

Remote TV controliSupported TV controls, such as power, volume and input. Infrared and HDMI-CEC routes are qualified in source notes.

Power, Volume, Input switching10Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026First impressions explicitly describes automatic TV power on from remote, power off through holding TV button and selecting Sleep, volume control and automatic HDMI input switching. Compatible TV and HDMI-CEC/IR setup are required. No dedicated power or mute button is implied.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/apple-tv-4k-remote-control-receiver-atvbbe2477c9/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Version-pinned tvOS 26 manual independently documents TV/receiver power and IR or HDMI-CEC volume control. Input switching is directly observed in the exact original review.

Power, Volume, Input switching2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Sections 2.4 and 3.3: the remote controls TV and receiver volume and power through HDMI-CEC or IR. Release notes 8.2 add input switching with IR.6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2 notes: the menu button can switch input, IR only.

Remote finder

No23Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108371Read 7 October 2026Maker remote-finding eligibility explicitly requires Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote second generation or later. Original supplied first-generation remote is excluded. Upgrading the remote is not represented as original box hardware.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: remote locator. It needs a powered SHIELD, a paired remote and working batteries.

Remote backlight

No24Press articlemacobserver.com/columns-opinions/apple-tv-4k-didnt-fix-awful-siri-remoteRead 7 October 2026September 14, 2017 column explicitly says keys are not backlit and identifies the new white Menu ring revision. Public web reader exposed the source despite raw HTTP 403.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: motion-activated backlit buttons.

Remote poweriPublished batteries or rechargeable battery arrangement for the supplied remote.

Built-in rechargeable battery22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/103233Read 7 October 2026First-generation remote Battery section explicitly identifies internal, non-user-replaceable battery rechargeable by Lightning. No unproved cell rating is copied from a different remote revision.

2 x AAA batteries1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: 2x AAA batteries included.

Remote charging port

Lightning7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features explicitly identifies Lightning connector for charging.

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Software

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Operating systemiPlatform name. The launch version is stored separately from later firmware support.

tvOS10Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact original review specification list identifies tvOS. Version-pinned tvOS 26 guide supports first generation. Current tvOS 27 guide excludes it, so no future/27-only support is promised.

Android TV1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Operating System row: Android 11.0 powered by Android TV with Chromecast 4K built-in. This is the current version, not the launch version.

Operating system at launch

tvOS 11.010Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact original review specification list identifies tvOS 11.0. December update separately names later 11.2 features.

Android 9.0 Pie6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.0 notes upgrade SHIELD TV to Android P. SHIELD Experience 8.0.2 added support for the 2019 SHIELD Remote that ships with this model. Later Android 11 came with 9.0.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/nvidia-shield-tv-pro-2019-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table of the Pro that launched the same day says Android 9.0 Pie. Both models share the SHIELD Experience of that time. No separate launch OS statement for the standard model was found.

App store

App Store3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Original announcement explicitly discusses apps and games in the App Store on the new Apple TV 4K.

Google Play Store1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Included Apps lists the Google Play Store.

Casting protocolsiPublished casting or screen mirroring protocols. AirPlay and Google Cast are distinct. App-only playback support does not prove system-wide mirroring.

AirPlay 23Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Built for the Biggest Screen original release names AirPlay and upcoming AirPlay 2. Later review establishes delivered support, not just the forecast.19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Generation comparison and supported tvOS feature discussion identify AirPlay 2 for original 2017 hardware. Original maker launch promised it later, so it is not described as present in launch tvOS 11.0.

Google Cast1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Operating System row: Chromecast 4K built-in. Stored as Google Cast. No AirPlay is claimed.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants supported by the device. A remote microphone and hands-free activation are separate features.

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Original maker release explicitly identifies Siri. Supported region, language and app restrictions apply.

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Voice Assistants row: built-in voice control with the Google Assistant, Google Home compatible and Amazon Echo compatible (works with Alexa). Alexa needs a linked external Echo and the NVIDIA skill.

Hands-free voice controliControl the streaming device by voice without pressing a button. This may use built-in microphones or a compatible linked smart speaker, phone or headset. The source note names the required device, connection, software and supported commands. A microphone on a press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

Yes25Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/siri-devices-control-apple-tv-4k-atvb8f6c5cdb/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Version-pinned tvOS 26 guide allows Siri on linked HomePod, iPhone or iPad to play items/open apps on Apple TV 4K. Commands include Play Ted Lasso on the TV and Open HBO Max on the TV. Compatible linked device, Apple Home room naming and supported software are required. The same guide explicitly supports first generation. No built-in far-field microphone or button-free operation of the supplied press-to-talk remote is implied.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Voice Assistants row footnote: hands-free voice control requires the SHIELD Controller, a Google Home Mini or an Amazon Echo. The included remote is push to talk. Google Home linking has to be set up again after SHIELD Experience 9.2.

Mobile remote platforms

iOS26Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/iphone-ipad-apple-watch-a-remote-atvb701cadc1/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Version-pinned tvOS 26 manual explicitly permits iPhone and iPad remote control. iOS enum includes iPadOS here. Apple Watch support is documented but has no separate enum in this field.

Android, iOS2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 27: the SHIELD TV app for Android or iOS on the same network, paired with a 6-digit code.

Accessibility features

VoiceOver, Zoom, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Audio Descriptions, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Exact first-generation Accessibility Features include list. No later-generation-only feature is copied from another specification sheet.

TalkBack, Bounce Keys, Key Repeat2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 3.9 describes TalkBack, switched on with Back and Down on the remote.6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 9.2.2 notes add Bounce Keys, Key Repeat and TalkBack speech in 23 European languages. TalkBack itself is in the user guide.

Gaming

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Game servicesiPublished native or cloud gaming services. Service availability is time-sensitive. Record software and region requirements in source notes.

Apple Arcade8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Version-pinned tvOS 26 guide includes Apple Arcade subscription and game use for its supported Apple TV models, including first generation. This is delivered later software, not a 2017 launch service. Subscription, region and individual game compatibility apply.

NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Google Play Games1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Gaming Features row: NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming and Android gaming through Google Play Store. A controller or keyboard and mouse is required for GeForce NOW. Included Apps lists Google Play Games.

Game controller supportiExplicitly supported controllers or connection methods. Bluetooth alone does not establish game controller support.

Sony DualShock 4, Sony DualSense, Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, Xbox Adaptive Controller, MFi-compatible game controllers27Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/use-a-game-controller-atvbc9f8f810/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Version-pinned tvOS 26 game-controller chapter explicitly lists these controllers for supported Apple TV models. Later controller support is not a 2017 launch promise. Firmware, game and controller-specific restrictions apply.

Bluetooth game controllers, Xbox One controller, Xbox Series X/S controller, Sony DualShock 4, Sony DualSense, SCUF controllers2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 11: Bluetooth accessories including game controllers can be added. Named controller models come from the release notes and Tom's Guide.6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2.2 and 9.0 notes explicitly add DualSense, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and 5 and SCUF controllers.8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/nvidia-shield-tv-2019-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says other Android controllers, Xbox One controllers and DualShock 4 controllers can be connected.9Reviewtomsguide.com/face-off/nvidia-shield-tv-vs-nvidia-shield-tv-proRead 10 October 2026Face-off: both models let you use any Bluetooth game controller you see fit.

Power

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Power supply

Internal AC7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly states built-in power supply. In the Box includes mains cord, not an external device adapter.

Internal AC1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Power row: built-in power supply. The tube takes a power cord, not an external adapter.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating, as published. An external adapter output rating is separate.

100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, 1 A, 15 W (label rating)28Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/76c60cebc7cb22e3442dc0a5e396067a0b2c35d295df2532ddcdea7c97219ae6.pdfRead 7 October 2026Published Apple A1842 label drawing first line states 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1 A and 15 W. Literal electrical input ratings are retained. Label rating and internal power-supply output are not treated as maximum actual device consumption. Public web PDF extraction was readable.

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Included adapter outputiRated output of the included power adapter. This is not device power consumption.

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Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum device power consumption. Adapter rating is not proof.

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Standby power (claimed)iMaker-published device standby consumption under the source conditions.

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Measured

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Video playback power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption. Video format, app, resolution, power measurement point and equipment belong in source notes.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption when idle. Firmware, measurement point and conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption in standby. Network state, firmware and measurement point belong in source notes.

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Boot time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from power-on to usable home screen. Cold boot and standby wake are different. Record timing method and firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiDevice body without remote, cables or adapter. Width is left-to-right in normal use, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. For a stick, include the fixed plug only when the source does. A stick's length from the plug to its end is depth and its thickness is height. A puck that lies flat has its thickness as height.

Width98Height35Depth98mm(3.9 × 1.4 × 3.9 in)7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Apple TV 4K Size and Weight: width 98 mm, height 35 mm and depth 98 mm. Body only, excluding remote and cords.

Width165Height40Depth40mm(6.5 × 1.6 × 1.6 in)1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Weight & Size lists 4 cm for height, 4 cm for width and 16.5 cm for depth. The tube rests horizontally with the ports at its two ends, as Tom's Guide describes. The stored width is therefore the 165 mm length and height and depth are the 40 mm diameter. The maker publishes centimetres, so the values are not converted from inches.8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/nvidia-shield-tv-2019-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specs list 6.5 x 1.6 x 1.6 inches and the text says the tube rests horizontally, with power and Ethernet on one end and the microSD slot, HDMI port and a reset button on the other. Used only to read the axes of the NVIDIA centimetre values.

WeightiDevice only, without remote, cable or power adapter. Included fixed cable or plug conditions belong in source notes.

425g(15 oz)7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Apple TV 4K Size and Weight explicitly states 425 g. Manufacturer notes configuration/manufacturing variation. Remote is separately weighed.

137g(4.8 oz)1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Weight & Size: 4.83 oz / 137 g. Device only, without remote or power cord.

Remote dimensionsiSupplied remote body. Height is its length along the buttons, width is across the buttons and depth is front-to-back.

Width38Height124Depth6.3mm(1.5 × 4.9 × 0.2 in)7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Size and Weight: width 38 mm, height 124 mm, depth 6.3 mm. Original supplied remote, not later 136 mm model.

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Remote weightiSupplied remote weight. State whether replaceable batteries are included.

45g(1.6 oz)7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Size and Weight explicitly states 45 g for original remote with its built-in rechargeable battery. Not later 63 g or 66 g hardware.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

BCGA184229Regulatory filingdevice.report/m/b9e88e7ec130cff8ea42c1acca74fe7713855628e7e39d0c4c47337e5ab52e55.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple attestation dated August 7, 2017 explicitly maps Model A1842 to FCC ID BCGA1842. Public web reader returned the complete one-page maker regulatory statement. This is the box ID, not remote ID.

VOB-P34302Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 31 SHIELD TV Compliance: FCC ID VOB-P3430. The same section lists IC 7361A-P3430 and UL I.T.E. E204896.

Other certifications

CSA28Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/76c60cebc7cb22e3442dc0a5e396067a0b2c35d295df2532ddcdea7c97219ae6.pdfRead 7 October 2026Published Apple A1842 device-label drawing explicitly names the CSA agency marking and depicts it on the device. This is a maker-labelled certification claim for this product, not a factory-company certification. No standard number or current registry status is inferred.

CE, UL I.T.E. E204896, ISED IC 7361A-P34302Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 31: UL I.T.E. E204896 and ISED IC 7361A-P3430. CE comes from the declaration of conformity.4Regulatory filingnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/SHIELD/support/shield-tv/shield-tv-p3430-ce-doc.pdfRead 10 October 2026Declaration lists EU directives 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU and 2009/125/EC for P3430. The current text includes later conformity updates, not a claim that these existed at launch.

In the box

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In the box

Apple TV 4K, Siri Remote (1st generation), Power cord, Lightning to USB cable, Documentation7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Exact first-generation In the Box list. The supplied remote is the original white Menu ring revision. No HDMI cable is included.

SHIELD TV, SHIELD Remote, Power cord, Quick Start guide, Support booklet, 2 x AAA batteries1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote row says 2x AAA batteries are included.2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 1 In The Box: SHIELD TV body, SHIELD Remote and power cord. A Quick Start guide and Support booklet are also included.

HDMI cable includediA separate HDMI cable supplied in the box. A fixed HDMI plug or captive lead does not count. A short HDMI extender supplied with a stick counts, and the source note says it is an extender.

No7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026System Requirements explicitly states HDMI cable sold separately. No HDMI cable appears in the complete In the Box list.

No2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 1 lists no HDMI cable. Section 2.1 lists a high-speed HDMI 2.0 cable under what you need.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1119297Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Exact first-generation official product technical page. Current third-generation marketing page is not used for old hardware.

www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026NVIDIA SHIELD TV Product Specs page for the standard model.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1119297Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Exact first-generation maker HTML technical specification sheet.

www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Same page. The SHIELD TV Pro column is not used.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/26/tvos/268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Version-pinned tvOS 26 guide. Its model chapter explicitly supports Apple TV 4K first generation and later. tvOS 27-only features are not inherited.31Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/which-apple-tv-model-do-i-have-atvbac878c90/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Pinned tvOS 26 model chapter explicitly states supported models include Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K first generation and later. This proves first-generation applicability of the pinned manual. Individually conditional features are not inherited merely because the guide covers the box.

www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Official SHIELD TV user guide on the maker's support page. Parts of the text are shared with the Pro.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple US one-year limited hardware warranty explicitly includes Apple TV and original packaged accessories for one year from original retail purchase. Optional AppleCare and statutory consumer rights are separate. The earlier Philippines-only service URL is replaced with direct canonical-region producer terms.30Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-emea-english.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple EMEA one-year limited hardware warranty explicitly includes Apple TV and original packaged accessories. One-year producer warranty is separate from statutory consumer-law rights and paid AppleCare.

1year7Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/warrantyRead 10 October 2026For How Long: one year from purchase of a new product, in the United States and Canada. The refurbished term of three months is excluded.

Both are also in the API. Back to all streaming devices.